Mosport Int'l Raceway news 2009-08-18

THE MOBIL 1 PRESENTS THE GRAND PRIX OF MOSPORT RETURNS NEXT WEEK
American Le Mans Series Headlines Full Weekend of Racing
(BOWMANVILLE, ON - AUGUST 18, 2009) With the end of summer approaching,
race fans will have the chance to close out their...

THE MOBIL 1 PRESENTS THE GRAND PRIX OF MOSPORT RETURNS NEXT WEEK
American Le Mans Series Headlines Full Weekend of Racing

(BOWMANVILLE, ON - AUGUST 18, 2009) With the end of summer approaching,
race fans will have the chance to close out their racing seasons with one
more action-packed weekend when the Mobil 1 presents the Grand Prix of
Mosport featuring the American Le Mans Series returns, Aug. 27-30.

Canada's biggest sports car race of the year will see battles for season
championships on the Series fastest circuit. In the LMP1 class, two
Acura-powered teams will continue their season-long competition at
Mosport with David Brabham and Scott Sharp of Patron Highcroft looking to
extend their lead points lead with a second straight victory, following
their impressive win at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. In hot
pursuit are Gil de Ferran and Simon Pagenaud of de Ferran Motorsports,
who had their four-race winning streak snapped by Brabham and Sharp in
Wisconsin. Toronto's Tony Burgess will try to spoil the Acura duel
when he suits up for the Autocon Motorsports Lola entry.

Adrian Fernandez and Luis Diaz continue to lead the way in the LMP2 class
in their Lowes Fernandez Racing Acura, but the Dyson Racing Mazda of
Marino Franchitti and Butch Leitzinger will be aiming to notch their
second class win of the season at Mosport while they attempt to hold off
their sister car, driven by Chris Dyson and Guy Smith.

In GT2, the battles between teams and marques should be at a fever pitch,
as the Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsche entry of Jorg Bergmeister and
Patrick Long try to maintain their points lead after a disappointing
fourth place in-class finish at Road America. Among their many
challengers at Mosport will be the two BMWs of Rahal/Letterman Racing who
are coming off first and second place results, along with the two new
Corvette Racing C6.R's and the Risi Competizione Ferrari co-driven
by former champion Jaime Melo.

In addition to the American Le Mans Series, six exciting open wheel and
sports car and GT championships will take to the track at Mosport
featuring many established and up-and-coming Canadian and International
drivers.

Making its return to Mosport for the first time since 1994 is the Cooper
Tires presents the Atlantic Championship powered by Mazda. This
developmental open-wheel series showcases young stars looking to make the
jump to Indy cars. Mosport's Atlantic history is a long and storied
one, with a list of past winners that includes Bill Brack, Bobby Rahal
and David Empringham among others.

The Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear and Formula BMW
Americas, are U.S.-based open-wheel series that feature rising young
Canadian stars such as Gianmarco Raimondo and Alex Ellis in Formula BMW
and David Ostella and Michael Furfari in Star Mazda.

The VW Jetta TDI Cup moves over to the Grand Prix weekend after its
successful debut at Mosport during last year's Victoria Day
SpeedFest, with a field of up-and-coming drivers competing in identical
race-prepared, clean diesel-powered Volkswagen Jetta TDIs. Among the
talented drivers from across North America that will be at Mosport are
Canadians David Richert, Andrew Cordeiro and Jake Thompson.

Mobil 1 presents The Grand Prix of Mosport features lots of fun things
away from the track for fans to see and do as well, such as Tech Talks,
Driver Chats and autograph session with American Le Mans Series drivers
and teams and vendors selling authentic race-related merchandise. The
American Le Mans Series race will also feature its famous Open Grid Walk
on race day, which allows spectators to mix with teams and drivers on
track minutes before the green flag drops. This feature of ALMS racing is
unique amongst top-level racing series and gives fans an up-close,
interactive experience.

Exciting race week activities are also in store with Mosport's RaceFest
at Brookfield Place (Bay St. & Front St.) in downtown Toronto on
Wednesday, August 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. RaceFest will feature
pit stop demonstrations from the Corvette Racing team and other race show
cars from Risi Ferrari and Rahal/Letterman BMW. Among the drivers who
will be on hand to sign autographs and greet fans will be Jaime Melo
(Risi), Joey Hand and Tommy Milner (Rahal/Letterman) and Toronto's Tony
Burgess (Autocon).

A four-day SuperTicket is just $65 until August 26 ($80 at the Gate) and
each ticket includes parking, paddock admission, and entrance to Saturday
Night Stock Car racing at Mosport Speedway. Children 12 and under are
free when accompanied by a paid adult admission. Single day tickets are
also available.

General and family camping areas are available, with full-service
washrooms, showers and children's playgrounds. An advanced three-day
weekend general camping pass is just $30 (For tents or pop-up trailers).
RVs are $50 for the weekend.

For those looking for a real Mosport VIP experience, tickets to the Grand
Prix Club are available for $200. The Grand Prix Club includes a four-day
admission and Sunday VIP Hospitality which features a fully catered lunch
and beverages, and is located trackside in a tented chalet overlooking
the start/finish straight and corner one.

For more information about Mosport ticket packages and camping, call the
Mosport Hotline at 1-800-866-1072 (Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00
pm ET) or visit online at www.mosport.com. Tickets are also available at
Ticketmaster.